The fifth annual Festival of Joy will take place at Klyde Warren Park on Saturday April 27, 2024. The celebration will begin at 11 a.m. and culminate with a live headline stage performance.
Presented by the East Dallas restaurant Kalachandji’s, the Festival of Joy features traditional street food, folk dances, drop-in yoga, ask-a-monk, kids crafts, face painting, a clothing bazaar and vibrant stage entertainment. A variety of vegetarian foods will also be available for purchase.
“Dallas is a diverse, forward-thinking city, and the Festival of Joy has become a much-anticipated tradition that brings thousands of people together every year,” said Dallas City Council Member Jesse Moreno, who represents the district where Kalachandji’s and the Radha Kalachandji Temple are located. “The festival is a great way to fully immerse yourself in a holistic experience focusing on mindfulness, fun and harmony.”
New this year is an evening stage performance by popular Indian artist Gaura Vani. Vani performs a genre of traditional Indian kirtan music with Western elements such as 12-string guitar, gospel choruses and hip-hop rhythms.
The festival will start at 11 a.m. with a welcome ceremony at Klyde Warren Park, followed by a parade at 11:30 a.m. through the Dallas Arts District and back to the park at 1:30 p.m. After the procession returns to Klyde Warren Park, families and guests can enjoy a free vegetarian feast and live stage entertainment.
“The Festival of Joy has been a wonderful addition to Dallas’ spring traditions, showcasing our growing diversity and the cultural enrichment that the Indian community brings to the city and our community,” said Kristina Kirkenaer-Hart, VISIT DALLAS’ director of cultural tourism.
Visit festivalofjoydallas.com for updates on entertainment and activities.
